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Shining Cities 2020

The seventh annual survey of solar energy in America’s biggest cities finds that the amount of solar power installed in just seven U.S. cities exceeds the amount installed in the entire United States at the end of 2010. Is your city a solar star?

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

Helping you cut your energy use, one tip at a time

Is your electric bill on the rise as you spend more time at home? We can help.

Lawmakers introduce bill to stop 'Dirty Water Rule'

Two members of Congress are working to spare the Clean Water Act from the worst rollback in the act's nearly 50-year history.

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Good as news: positive environmental stories you may have missed this week

The Public Interest Network’s Environment America and U.S. PIRG are working on multiple campaigns to help America get through the coronavirus pandemic as quickly and safely as possible. But we're also working to ensure that when the outbreak ends, the United States’ policies and practices ensure a cleaner, safer, better world for all of us.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: House infrastructure bill includes many positives for clean energy

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Wednesday. The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) includes a number of provisions on clean energy, including extensions for clean energy tax incentives. Specifically, critical extensions for solar and wind energy tax credits, expanded incentives for electric vehicles and energy efficiency, and new credits for energy storage.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: House passes climate-forward transportation bill

The U.S. House passed the “Moving Forward Act,” a sweeping $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that will rebuild and modernize American in several key areas.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: House approves $22.5 billion to replace lead pipes

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $22.5 billion over five years to replace lead service lines, which are the single worst source of lead contamination in drinking water. The funding measure, one of the few amendments to the House infrastructure package (H.R. 2) that received a standalone vote, passed 240-181 with bipartisan support.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: House vote to fund replacing lead pipes must pass

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a measure that would provide $22.5 billion over five years to fund replacement of lead service lines, which are the single worst source of lead contamination in drinking water. Amendment No. 95 to the package, which is being offered by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, Rashida Tlaib, Dan Kildee, David Cicilline and Gwen Moore, would assure the funding.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.